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Maintenance and care (cont.)
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Information
To preserve the battery life cycle:
• Keep your breast pump in a cool place.
• Recharge the battery before it completely drains. This is better for the life cycle of the battery.
• Fully charge the battery before storing your breast pump.
Refer to
section 8.2
for information on the battery charging state.
• If your breast pump has been stored in a hot location, it may not run on battery power right
away. To resume normal battery function, allow the breast pump to cool down for one hour.
During this time, you can power your breast pump with the power adapter plugged into a
wall outlet.
Travelling internationally
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Information
This breast pump has a lithium-ion battery. Carrying such batteries on aeroplanes may be
restricted by the country you are visiting. Please consult with the country you are visiting to find
out if there are any restrictions that pertain to travelling with lithium-ion batteries.
12.3 Long-term storage
Your breast pump contains a rechargeable battery. To preserve your breast pump, when not
in use for an extended amount of time, it will automatically transition into storage mode.
To remove from storage mode, plug your breast pump into an external power source and
charge the battery for two hours.
Before storing your breast pump for an extended amount of time remember to:
freesty
le
freestyle
Clean the pump set and
bottles
(refer to
chapter 5
Clean the motor unit
(refer to
section 5.5
)
Make sure that the
battery is charged
(see below)
It is best to fully charge the battery before storing your breast pump for an extended period of
time. Refer to
section 8.2
for information on the battery charging state.
